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Jan Hesselberg

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Poverty and inequality - development in the South and North-South relations
Agriculture and small farmers in West-Africa
Reasons why clearly non-poor people fall into poverty - urban and rural
Development theories and strategies

Background

Mag.art. in human geography at UiO 1976
Research fellow and professorial fellow at UiO 1976-1984
Associate professor at UiO 1985
Professor at UiO from 1985

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Hesselberg, Jan (2020). Issues in Human Geography at the University of Oslo. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 74(1), p. 1–4. doi: 10.1080/00291951.2020.1736146. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2017). Human and physical geography - 100 years as departments at the University of Oslo. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 71(5), p. 315–316. doi: 10.1080/00291951.2017.1389981. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2017). How can poverty be reduced among small-scale farmers in the highlands of western Cameroon? Ghana Journal of Geography. ISSN 0855-9414. 9(1), p. 42–66. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
The article discusses, on the basis of the situation of small-scale farmers in the western highlands of Cameroon, strategies that may reduce their poverty. Background information about Cameroon is given in order to situate the study and discussion in an empirical context that may facilitate a better understanding of the plight of these farmers and their choices at the local level. The data were collected by two quantitative surveys and one qualitative study in the period 2008 to 2013. The question is what choices the farmers really have in this context. A number of such choices are described and their realism debated. It is argued that the strategy, promoted by leading international organisations, of improving the productivity of small-scale farming while it still remains at a small scale, is doomed to fail to reduce poverty. Instead, the focus should be on how to make small-scale farmers become middlesized commercial producers.
Hesselberg, Jan & Yaro, Joseph A. (2016). Conclusions: Emerging Issues and Recommendations. In Yaro, Joseph, A. & Hesselberg, Jan (Ed.), Adaptation to climate change and variability in rural West Africa. Springer. ISSN 9783319314976. p. 239–244. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-31499-0_13. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2015). Becoming poor in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Geography. ISSN 0855-9414. 7(1), p. 97–108. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Abebe, Gezahegn (2015). Community participation and inner-city slum renewal: relocated people's perspectives on slum clearance and resettlement in Addis Ababa. Development in Practice. ISSN 0961-4524. 25(4), p. 551–562. doi: 10.1080/09614524.2015.1026878. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Abebe, Gezahegn (2013). Implications of urban development-induced resettlement on poor households in Addis Ababa. Ghana Journal of Geography. ISSN 0855-9414. 5, p. 32–50. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2013). Conclusion. In Yaro, Joseph A. (Eds.), Rural Development in Northern Ghana. Nova Science Publishers. ISSN 9781624171024. p. 245–253. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2013). Small-Scale Farming and Rural Development in Northern Ghana. In Yaro, Joseph A. (Eds.), Rural Development in Northern Ghana. Nova Science Publishers. ISSN 9781624171024. p. 101–122. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Iversen, Anders Bjørndahl (2011). A historical and gendered perspective on HIV/AIDS in Botswana. Ghana Journal of Geography. ISSN 0855-9414. 3, p. 1–34. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Yaro, Joseph Awetori (2010). The contours of poverty in Northern Ghana: Policy implications for combating food insecurity. Research Review. ISSN 0855-4412. 26(1), p. 81–112. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2010). Småbønder i høylandet i Kamerun og strategi for fattigdomsbekjempelse. In Sandvik, Fredmund & Hundåla, Berit (Ed.), Hvordan utvikle matsikkerheten i Sør? Bondens rolle i utvikling av landbruk og forsyningssikkerhet. Norsk Landbrukssamvirke og Norges Bondelag. p. 9–17. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Yaro, Joseph A. (2010). Poverty and land degradation linkages in the developing world. Ghana Journal of Geography. ISSN 0855-9414. 2, p. 25–46. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2008). Samfunnsgeografi - faghistorie og kjernebegreper. In Balsvik, Eivind & Solli, Susanna Maria (Ed.), Introduksjon til samfunnsvitenskapene. En antologi. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215013169. p. 97–109. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2007). Fattigdom og utvikling. Hva vil utvikling i Sør koste oss? In Lømo, Aase & Smedshaug, Christian Anton (Ed.), Økonomisk utvikling, landbruk og bistand. Norges Bondelag og Norsk Landbrukssamvirke. p. 9–16. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan; Knutsen, Hege Merete; Barton, Jonathan R.; Jenkins, Rhys & Bartzokas, Anthony (2007). Environmental regulation and industrial competitiveness in pollution-intensive industries. In Parto, Saeed & Herbert-Copley, Brent (Ed.), Industrial innovation and environmental regulation: Developing workable solutions. United Nations University Press. ISSN 9789280811278. p. 51–80. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Yaro, Joseph, A. (2006). An assessment of the extent and causes of food insecurity in northern Ghana using a livelihood vulnerability framework. GeoJournal. ISSN 0343-2521. 67(1), p. 41–55. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2005). China in a globalizing world. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 59(3), p. 205–206. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2005). The Urban and the Rural in the Development Debate. Forum for Development Studies. ISSN 0803-9410. 32(2), p. 493–507. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2003). Slaver, roser og en bedre verden. Arr - Idéhistorisk tidsskrift. ISSN 0802-7005. p. 61–65. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2003). Cities in a globalising world, Globalisation, urban reforms and metropolitan response. India. Manak. p. vii–xi. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2002). Introduction: An urbanising world. In Hesselberg, Jan (Eds.), Issues in urbanisation. Rawat Publications, New Delhi. ISSN 9788170337393. p. 11–37. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2000). Industriforurensning i India - En Bhopal-katastrofe i sakte bevegelse? Nærbilder av India. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788245607925. p. 215–239. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2000). Tanning in India: a conflict between growth and the environment. Fennia. ISSN 1456-1891. 178(2), p. 253–262. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Engh, Ida-Eline (1998). Befolkningsspørsmålet. In Hesselberg, Jan (Eds.), Utviklingsgeografi. Tano. p. 50–61. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Underutvikling, utvikling og utviklingsgeografi - en innledning. In Hesselberg, Jan (Eds.), Utviklingsgeografi. Tano. p. 11–24. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Fattigdom i et Sør/Nord-perspektiv. In Hesselberg, Jan (Eds.), Utviklingsgeografi. Tano. p. 283–305. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Industrial flight: An introduction. In Hesselberg, Jan & Hveem, Helge (Ed.), Production and trade - environment and development. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Environmental policy and competitiveness at the firm level. In Hesselberg, Jan (Eds.), FIL Working Papers. Department of Human Geography. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Internasjonal lokalisering av forurensende industri, Samfunnsperspektiver på miljø og utvikling. Aschehoug & Co. ISSN 9788251836883. p. 117–138. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Miljø og utvikling
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). Poverty in the South and in the North. Geografiska Annaler: Series A, Physical Geography. ISSN 0435-3676. 78(4), p. 227–241. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). Book review of ILO/UNCHS. 1995. Shelter provision and employment generation. Habitat International: a journal for the study of human settlements. ISSN 0197-3975. 21(1), p. 128–129. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). Review of the doctoral thesis written by Anders Närman. Geografiska Annaler: Series A, Physical Geography. ISSN 0435-3676. 78(2), p. 115–116. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Strategier for bolig for fattige i storbyene i Sør. Den Ny Verden - Tidsskrift for internationale studier. ISSN 0029-6775. 29(1), p. 66–78. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Transnational companies and industrial pollution in the South: An overview, The greening of industry - resource guide and bibliography. Island Press, Washington D.C.. p. 195–212. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Stein; Hesselberg, Jan & Hveem, Helge (1996). Editors' Note. In Hansen, Stein; Hesselberg, Jan & Hveem, Helge (Ed.), International trade regulation, national development strategies and the environment: Towards sustainable development? Occasional Paper from SUM. Universitetet i Oslo. p. 7–14. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Socio-economic conditions and viewpoints, Small hydro electric schemes in South Africa. Consultancy report to NORAD. NVE, Oslo. p. 11–23. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Shelter strategies and the urban poor. Forum for Development Studies. ISSN 0803-9410. p. 405–415. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1995). Urban poverty and shelter: an introducton. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 49(4), p. 151–160. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1995). Industrial Pollution: A shift from North to South? Development in the South: Issues and Debates. Contributions by Human and Physical Geography. Universitetet i Oslo. p. 255–278. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1994). Issues in shelter delivery for the urban poor: experiences from India, Indonesia and Mexico. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 48(4), p. 151–162. Full text in Research Archive

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Yaro, Joseph, A. & Hesselberg, Jan (2016). Adaptation to climate change and variability in rural West Africa. Springer. ISBN 9783319314976. 244 p. Full text in Research Archive
Jenkins, Rhys; Barton, Jonathan; Bartzokas, Anthony; Hesselberg, Jan & Knutsen, Hege Merete (2002). Environmental regulation in the new global economy. The impact on industry and competitiveness. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISBN 9781840645408. 349 p. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2002). Issues in urbanization: Study of Ahmedabad city. Rawat Publications. 224 p. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2002). Issues in urbanisation. Rawat Publications, New Delhi. ISBN 9788170337393. -1 p. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Utviklingsgeografi. Tano. -1 p. Full text in Research Archive

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Hesselberg, Jan (2020). Hiariej, Eric & Stokke, Kristian (eds.). 2017. Politics of Citizenship in Indonesia. Jakarta: Yayasan Pustaka Obor. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 74(1), p. 72–72. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2020). Ulsrud, Kirsten, Muchunku, Charles, Palit, Debajit & Kirubi, Gathu. 2019. Solar Energi, Mini-grids and Sustaiable Electricity Access: Practical Experiences, Lessons and Solutions from Senegal. London: Routledge. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 74(1), p. 73–73. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2020). Leichenko, Robin & O'Brien, Karen. 2019. Climate and Society: Transforming the Future. Cambridge: Polity Press. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. p. 69–70. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2020). Nightingale, Andrea J. (ed.)2019. Environment and Sustainability in a Globalizing World. New York: Routledge. Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-1951. 74(1), p. 71–71. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2018). Noen refleksjoner over 42 år som ansatt i samfunnsgeografi ved UiO. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. 28(2), p. 48–51. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Sørreime, Hege (2017). Fattigdom og ulikhet i et globalt perspektiv. In Jordhus-Lier, David Christoffer & Stokke, Kristian (Ed.), Samfunnsgeografi: En innføring. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788202547752. p. 121–134. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Samfunnsgeografi er studiet av samfunnets romlighet. Som student i samfunnsgeografi utvikler du din geografiske forestillingsevne og blir i stand til å forstå betydningen av det geografiske i samfunnet rundt deg. Denne boka gir deg en innføring i fagets historie og kjernebegreper – som rom, sted, skala, territorium og nettverk – samt en gjennomgang av viktige underdisipliner og forskningstemaer som preger faget i dag. Kapitlene er skrevet på norsk av 24 samfunnsgeografer basert i Norge. Forfatterne bruker selv en samfunnsgeografisk tilnærming i sin egen forskning. Gjennom de ulike kapitlene lærer du blant annet mer om klimaendringer, globalisering og ulikhet, politisk deltagelse, byutvikling, migrasjon, fattigdom og utviklingsspørsmål.
Hesselberg, Jan (2014). Litt historie og noen studenttall. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. 24(1), p. 8–11. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2011). Nyliberalisme og utvikling. Agora Journal for metafysisk spekulasjon. ISSN 0800-7136. p. 280–283. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2011). Nyliberalisme og nedbygging av velferd. Agora Journal for metafysisk spekulasjon. ISSN 0800-7136. p. 270–274. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2011). Nyliberalisme og imperialisme. Agora Journal for metafysisk spekulasjon. ISSN 0800-7136. p. 275–279. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2008). Internasjonalt. Samfunnsviteren. ISSN 0805-7206. p. 15–15. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2007). Studentutveksling. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 22–22. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2005). Landbrukseksport hjelper ikke fattige. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 6–7. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2005). Book note. Journal of Peace Research. ISSN 0022-3433. 42(4), p. 516–517. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2004). Urbanisering av fattigdom. Misjonsvennen. ISSN 1500-6573. p. 11–11. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2004). Med rullestol rundt sykehjemmet. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 12–13. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2004). Cities as engines of growth for rural development: A review. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2003). Fattigdom i Ghana. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. 13(1), p. 3–4 Bilag. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Lømo, Aase (2003). Skal norsk landbruk avvikles for å hjelpe ulandene? Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2002). Terrorisme og fattigdom. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. 12(2), p. 3–5. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Engh, Ida-Eline (2002). Fattigdom skaper ikke terrorister. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.). ISSN 0804-3116. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2001). Skipshuggerne i Alang i India. 3. verden magasinet X. ISSN 0803-723X. p. 12–13. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2001). Jordskjelvet i Gujarat - før og etter. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 8–9. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (2001). Studenttall og kvinneandel i samfunnsgeografi. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 23–24. Full text in Research Archive
Schartum, Dag Wiese; Andersen, Kåre A.; Bratteteig, Tone; Dahl, Tone Tellevik; Lovett, Hilde & Lundby, Knut [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (1999). Tverrfaglig informatikk. Forslag om å opprette et IT-rettet grunnfag knyttet til Det juridiske, Det historisk-filosofiske, Det samfunnsvitenskapelige og Det utdanningsvitenskapelige fakultet. [Radio]. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Innstilling fra en arbeidsgruppe ved Universitetet i Oslo
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Leather statistics. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Botswana: Økonomisk vekstmirakel med fattigdom. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 8–9. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). Fieldwork in Germany, Italy and Portugal. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Fattigdom og fattigdomsbekjempelse. Alternativ. p. 23–27. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Bistand og den økende fattigdommen i byer i utviklingsland. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 4–7. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1995). The need for a bold shelter strategy. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1994). Urban poverty and shelter. With some experiences from Bombay, Jakarta and Mexico City. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1994). Ny finansieringsordning for u-landsstudenter i Norge. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 12–13. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1994). Samfunnsgeografi eksamener hoved- og mellomfag. Samfunnsgeografen. ISSN 0802-9091. p. 16–17. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan; Potthoff, Kerstin & Turner, Catriona (2020). Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift - Norwegian Journal of Geography, Vol.74, No. 1, March 2020. Taylor & Francis. Full text in Research Archive
Albaek, Erik; Bolin, Niklas; Edqvist, Stina; Goldman, Kjell; Hellström, Anders & Henningsen, Bernd [Show all 15 contributors for this article] (2006). Utvärdering av utbildning i statsvetenskap, freds- och utvecklingsstudier, och områdesstudier vid svenska universitet och högskolor. Högskoleverket. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Knutsen, H.M. (2000). FIL Working Papers. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1999). International competitiveness: The tanning industry in Poland, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Mexico. Department of Human Geography, University of Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Hveem, Helge (1998). Production and trade - environment and development. SUM, University of Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan & Hveem, Helge (1998). Production and trade - environment and development. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). FIL Working Papers. Department of Human Geography. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Environmental problems and policy: The firm level. Department of Human Geography, University of Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1998). Spørreundersøkelse og intervju i utviklingsland. En guide for hovedfagsstudenter. Samfunnsgeografi, Institutt for sosiologi og samfunnsgeografi, Universietet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). Articles about: Liberalisation in India; The case study method. Department of Human Geography. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). Environmental policy and competitiveness at the firm level. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1997). National experiences with urban shelter delivery for the poorest groups. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1996). Fattigdom og utviklingsstrategier. Samfunnsgeografi, Institutt for sosiologi og samfunnsgeografi, Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan; Hansen, Stein & Hveem, Helge (1996). International trade regulation, national development strategies and the environment: Towards sustainable development? Center for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hansen, Stein; Hesselberg, Jan & Hveem, Helge (1996). International trade regulation, national development strategies and the environment: Towards sustainable development? Occasional Paper from SUM. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1995). Industrial Pollution: The chemical industry in Gujarat, India. SUM og Department of Human Geography, University of Oslo. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Utvikling og Miljø
Hesselberg, Jan (1995). Development in the South: Issues and Debates. Contributions by Human and Physical Geography. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1995). Utviklingsgeografi. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
Hesselberg, Jan (1994). Fattigdom. Begrep, målemetoder og omfang. SUM og Avdeling for samfunnsgeografi, Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Utvikling
Hesselberg, Jan (1994). Industrial Pollution in the South and Transnational Companies: Book Review. Full text in Research Archive Show summary
Utvikling og Miljø

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